Quantitative and qualitative research in the built environment: application of "mixed" research approach

Type	Journal
Author(s)	Amaratunga,D. , Baldry,D. , Sarshar,M. , Newton,R.
Publication year	2002
URL (web address)	www.emeraldinsight.com/0043-8022.htm
Notes	ID: AMARATUNGA2002; Concern for the philosophy and methodolgical rigour of management research (indeed of research in general) often seems, in current academic circles, of greater concern to researchers than the results obtained. Equally there is a valid claim that Built Environment research has ignored the claims of 'behaviourists' for too long. Unfortunately in making that claim, and seeking to advocate mixed methodology, the author's of this paper do little to advance the cause. They summarise the major methods of both standard schools, without much sense of critique and with embrassing gaps. Statistical methods for example receive scant attention, while researchers such as Scott-Morgan who have argued for 'positivist' interpretation of textual, especially interview, data are ignored. No examples of applications of any method specific to BE are mentioned. Those new to the methodology debate may find the paper a useful summary but aspiring post-graduate students would be advised to have a clearer appreciation of the underlying issues before making too strenuous a claiom for their own research designs.
Publication	Work Study
Volume	51
Issue	1
Start page	17
End page	31
Availability	Online to subscribers
Relevance to practice	Low
Ease of application	Low
Stage of application	Research Design
Evidence base	N/A
Readability	Moderate

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